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Driving Miss Daisy

(1989)

Multi- award-winning drama tells the story of an old Jewish widow named Daisy Werthan (Tandy) and her relationship with her African American chauffeur Hoke (Freeman). Beginning as reluctant acquaintances, over 25 years their relationship blossoms into a strong friendship - and at a time when such relationships were sternly frowned upon.

Winner of Best Picture, Best Actress (Tandy), Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Makeup, 1990 Academy Awards; winner of Best Picture (Comedy or Musical), Best Actress (Tandy) and Best Actor (Freeman), 1990 Golden Globes; winner of Best Actress (Tandy), 1991 BAFTA Awards; winner of the Silver Berlin Bear for Best Acting Team (Tandy and Freeman), Berlin International Film Festival